Recoil vs Gas-Operated Shotgun

goldtrigger
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Posts: 1
(1/29/03 8:38:55 pm)
Reply | Edit | Del All gas operated vs. recoil
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I am looking to purchase a new semi-auto shotgun and am wondering what the difference is between the two.

Recoil operated tends to be simpler, easier to maintain, and some feel, more reliable in the long run.

Gas-operated tends to be a little lighter, offer less felt recoil, and it's proponents feel that if maintained properly, is just as reliable as a recoil operated gun.

Ya pays your money....and you takes your choice.

lockedcj7
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Posts: 13
(2/17/03 2:36:14 pm)
Reply | Edit | Del I've tried both...
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and I like the gas operated better. I am sensitive to kick and I like the characteristics of my 11-87. I have owned several. ONE of them was a one-shot wonder. The other two have been extremely reliable.

If I was going to Cordoba though, I would carry a spare. (If I shot a Benelli, I would still carry a spare.)